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SGA met this week for the first time since senators voted to impeach Tim Nguyen March 6. The student government meets every two weeks during the school year.
SGA had its first meeting with new interim president: Here’s what happened
March 22, 2023
Students and presenters waiting before the event.
Women In Business Hosts Climbing the Career Ladder (In Heels)
March 21, 2023
Every student has a chance to make their voice heard at UMKC.
Voting for the 2023-24 SGA President Begins
March 21, 2023
Lucerna is excited to debut its seventeenth volume at its first in-person symposium since COVID-19.
Lucerna Presents its Seventeenth Volume of UMKC Student Research
March 19, 2023
The hip hop duo Rae Sremmurd performing at UMKC excites students across campus.
Rae Sremmurd Tickets are Available for UMKC’s Spring Concert
March 17, 2023
Protestors gathered in Mill Creek Park in response to Dont Say Gay legislation.
‘Please Say Gay’ — Mill Creek Park Protestors Rally Against New Missouri Bill
March 10, 2023
Student should register by March 8 to vote in this upcoming election!
Let’s Show the Voting Booth Some Love
March 3, 2023
Vistors get a little of the KC experience before they even leave the airport.
New KCI Airport Terminal Aims to Support and Welcome Everyone
March 2, 2023
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg speaks to a group of students about a federal grant recently awarded to UMKC.
UMKC Hosts Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg
February 27, 2023
Adjunct instructor Alicia Wallace weighs in on the schedule change.
Independence Schools shifting to a four-day school week
February 27, 2023
Students participate in Operation Beautiful for Every Body is Beautiful Week.
Operation Beautiful is Spreading Positivity to UMKC
March 2, 2023
Campus health effects all students and everyone plays a part.
A Group of SGA Senators are Forming an Environmental Council
February 17, 2023
Roos Defeat South Dakota in First Conference Game
Roos Defeat South Dakota in First Conference Game
December 27, 2022
The class gives students the opportunity to help curate an online exhibit and help build their resumes and portfolios.
English Professor Offers New Opportunity for Students
December 4, 2022
Students gather at UMKCs Career Services Networking in the 816 event. Photo by Rex Stickney
UMKC Career Services Hosts Networking in the 816
November 17, 2022
Students and presenters waiting before the event.
Women In Business Hosts Climbing the Career Ladder (In Heels)
March 21, 2023
Lucerna is excited to debut its seventeenth volume at its first in-person symposium since COVID-19.
Lucerna Presents its Seventeenth Volume of UMKC Student Research
March 19, 2023
Protestors gathered in Mill Creek Park in response to Dont Say Gay legislation.
‘Please Say Gay’ — Mill Creek Park Protestors Rally Against New Missouri Bill
March 10, 2023
Students participate in Operation Beautiful for Every Body is Beautiful Week.
Operation Beautiful is Spreading Positivity to UMKC
March 2, 2023
Vistors get a little of the KC experience before they even leave the airport.
New KCI Airport Terminal Aims to Support and Welcome Everyone
March 2, 2023
Group picture left to right Jay Cravens, junior. Cass Ludwig, sophomore, Hannah Leyva, junior, Sudhi Kumar, sophomore, Ashley Appleberry, sophomore, Amelia Beharry, junior, Madi Sweeney, junior, Sonya Ahmad, junior.
Saving the Planet One Plant at a Time
March 15, 2023
Photo by Chelsie Duckworth.
Women’s History Month Spotlight: UMKC’s Women’s Center
March 10, 2023
Jose Ramirez. Photo by Gabby Martinez/RooNews.
International Student Spotlight: Q&A with Jose Ramirez
February 23, 2023
Kayla Brazelton in front of her poster after the show. Photo by Hugo von Reis/RooNews.
Stunning Performance Stands Out in UMKC Show
February 13, 2023
UMKC Debate Coach and competitor, Yasmeen Hanon. Photo courtesy of LinkedIn.
UMKC Team Spotlight: Debate
February 4, 2023
St. Patricks Day Parade
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 20, 2023
Photo by Chelsie Duckworth.
Women’s History Month Spotlight: UMKC’s Women’s Center
March 10, 2023
Photo by Zoe Strohm/RooNews.
Review: Noah Kahan at The Truman
February 21, 2023
Kayla Brazelton in front of her poster after the show. Photo by Hugo von Reis/RooNews.
Stunning Performance Stands Out in UMKC Show
February 13, 2023
Arrowhead Stadium. Photo by Kenzie Eklund/RooNews.
Where To Watch The Big Game in KC
February 12, 2023
Photo by Juilia Kapros/RooNews.
Review: “Creed III”
March 22, 2023
Photo courtesy of IMDb.
Review: Murdaugh’s: The All American Family
March 20, 2023
Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures.
Review: Cocaine Bear: A Not So Scary Horror Flick
March 6, 2023
Infinity Pool is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video. Photo by Kenzie Eklund/RooNews.
“Infinity Pool” Takes Psych Horror Genre By Storm: Not a Film for Mom
February 20, 2023
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is available in theatres and can be streamed on ROW8, Vudu, Apple TV, Prime Video, and Redbox. Film poster photo courtesy of Universal Studios.
Review: “Puss In Boots: The Last Wish”
February 14, 2023
Photo by Brooke Tramel/RooNews.
Review: Paramore’s Newest Album, “This is Why”
February 24, 2023
Photo by Zoe Strohm/RooNews.
Review: Noah Kahan at The Truman
February 21, 2023
Photo by Brooke Tramel/RooNews.
The Psychedelic Sounds of Lil Yachty’s New Album
February 15, 2023
Kayla Brazelton in front of her poster after the show. Photo by Hugo von Reis/RooNews.
Stunning Performance Stands Out in UMKC Show
February 13, 2023
Streaming services are considering removing Yes music due to recent controversy surrounding his anti-semitic comments. (Photo taken from Yes Instagram)
Kanye West’s Music Should NOT be Taken Off Streaming Services
November 29, 2022
Arrowhead Stadium. Photo by Kenzie Eklund/RooNews.
Where To Watch The Big Game in KC
February 12, 2023
Owner Salvatore Silvio. Photo by Julia Kapros/RooNews
Grand Coffee Company Brings Italian Values to the KC Coffee Scene
February 2, 2023
Anchor Island Coffee
Anchor Island Coffee Temporarily Shut Down After A Late Accident
September 21, 2022
Photo courtesy of Maddy Bremer/RooNews
Made in KC Is Making Local Art Accessible
September 20, 2022
Photo by Juilia Kapros/RooNews.
Review: “Creed III”
March 22, 2023
Photo courtesy of IMDb.
Review: Murdaugh’s: The All American Family
March 20, 2023
Photo courtesy of Epic Games.
Review: Hogwarts Legacy
March 8, 2023
Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures.
Review: Cocaine Bear: A Not So Scary Horror Flick
March 6, 2023
Photo by Brooke Tramel/RooNews.
Review: Paramore’s Newest Album, “This is Why”
February 24, 2023
Kayla Brazelton in front of her poster after the show. Photo by Hugo von Reis/RooNews.
Stunning Performance Stands Out in UMKC Show
February 13, 2023
Review: “Four Children” is an emotional and moving experience
Review: “Four Children” is an emotional and moving experience
October 18, 2021
UMKC Track and Field Runner Continues to Rewrite the Record Books
UMKC Track and Field Runner Continues to Rewrite the Record Books
March 8, 2023
Coach Dionnah Jackson-Durrett will now prepare for the upcoming season for the Roos.
Roos’ Fairytale Journey to the Summit League Championship Comes Up Short
March 6, 2023
Head Coach Dionnah Jackson-Durrett looks to make noise in her first year in Kansas City.
Summit League Semi-Finals Preview: Kansas City vs. Omaha
March 5, 2023
The 10th seeded Kansas City Roos defeated the 2nd seeded North Dakota State Bison.
Kansas City “Mighty Seven” Earn Summit League Semi-Finals Bid, Upset North Dakota State
March 4, 2023
The Kansas City Roos could not break the streak of losing in the first round.
The Kansas City Roos Eliminated in the First Round Against the Omaha Mavericks
March 4, 2023
Column: Quantity instead of quality as Sporting KC goal drought continues vs. LA Galaxy
Column: Quantity instead of quality as Sporting KC goal drought continues vs. LA Galaxy
March 19, 2023
The Kansas City Chiefs parade gathered thousands of fans.
Opinion: Kansas City’s Sports Renaissance
March 12, 2023
Coach Dionnah Jackson-Durrett will now prepare for the upcoming season for the Roos.
Roos’ Fairytale Journey to the Summit League Championship Comes Up Short
March 6, 2023
Head Coach Dionnah Jackson-Durrett looks to make noise in her first year in Kansas City.
Summit League Semi-Finals Preview: Kansas City vs. Omaha
March 5, 2023
The 10th seeded Kansas City Roos defeated the 2nd seeded North Dakota State Bison.
Kansas City “Mighty Seven” Earn Summit League Semi-Finals Bid, Upset North Dakota State
March 4, 2023
Many athletes continue to play despite being in pain due to dedication to their sport.
How a Devastating Sports Injury Changed My Life
March 3, 2023
Kansas City Monarchs jersey on display at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Photo by Jarrod McDaniel
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum: A time capsule of African-American heroes in baseball
February 25, 2023
The Daytona 500 starts on Sunday, Feb. 19.
2023 Daytona 500 Preview
February 19, 2023
Super Bowl Champions Celebrate at Parade
Super Bowl Champions Celebrate at Parade
February 15, 2023
At their first meeting of the year, Girl Gains discussed how to make a good workout playlist.
Girl Gains is Connecting with Women Across Campus
February 14, 2023
Rae Sremmurd Coming to UMKC | Haag Hall Mural Restoration Project - RooTV 3/22/23
Rae Sremmurd Coming to UMKC | Haag Hall Mural Restoration Project – RooTV 3/22/23
March 21, 2023
Roo Report: A Response to PragerU and Will Witt, You and Your Representatives On-Campus Lied Online About What Was In That Speech. We Have Your Words Verbatim. Take A Listen!
Roo Podcast | Get Hungry, Roos | Episode 2 – Why Rush Featuring Ophelia Griffin
March 21, 2023
SGA President Impeached | March Madness Bracket Prediction - RooTV 3/15/23
SGA President Impeached | March Madness Bracket Prediction – RooTV 3/15/23
March 15, 2023
Roo Podcast | Get Hungry, Roos | Episode 1- Let’s Talk About Eggs
March 8, 2023
Removal of the Foreign Language Requirement - RooTV 3/8/23
Removal of the Foreign Language Requirement – RooTV 3/8/23
March 8, 2023
St. Patricks Day Parade
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 20, 2023
Kansas Citys Art Filled Streets
Kansas City’s Art Filled Streets
March 17, 2023
Red Kingdom Pride
Red Kingdom Pride
February 16, 2023
Super Bowl Champions Celebrate at Parade
Super Bowl Champions Celebrate at Parade
February 15, 2023
Jeremiah JD Desu Memorial Tournament
Jeremiah “JD” Desu Memorial Tournament
February 2, 2023
Roo Report: A Response to PragerU and Will Witt, You and Your Representatives On-Campus Lied Online About What Was In That Speech. We Have Your Words Verbatim. Take A Listen!
Roo Podcast | Get Hungry, Roos | Episode 2 – Why Rush Featuring Ophelia Griffin
March 21, 2023
Roo Podcast | Get Hungry, Roos | Episode 1- Let’s Talk About Eggs
March 8, 2023
The original Harvey Weinstein trial was one of the catalysts of the #MeToo Movement.
The Slammer Shuts on Heinous Criminals
March 16, 2023
Planned Parenthood offers a variety of services and helps people learn about their reproductive health.
Opinion: America is Failing Its Mothers
February 20, 2023
Bulletin boards on campus are filled with a variety of opportunities for students, but not all are equal in their benefits.
Opinion: Vector Marketing
December 14, 2022
A Philosophy class discusses the legality of online proctoring.
Proctoring and Personal Privacy
November 30, 2022
Streaming services are considering removing Yes music due to recent controversy surrounding his anti-semitic comments. (Photo taken from Yes Instagram)
Kanye West’s Music Should NOT be Taken Off Streaming Services
November 29, 2022
Kansas City Roos, Womens Basketball, RaVon Nero
Three Kansas City Women’s Basketball Players No Longer on Active Roster
February 5, 2023
Jared McCormack created his podcast, MFA Writers, to help students learn about the field.
UMKC student interviews famous author
May 7, 2022
UMKC costume design program listed as one of best in country
UMKC costume design program listed as one of best in country
May 3, 2022
Chiefs address defensive needs and nail the draft
Chiefs address defensive needs and nail the draft
May 3, 2022
UMKC track and field reinstated
UMKC track and field reinstated
April 28, 2022

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U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg speaks to a group of students about a federal grant recently awarded to UMKC.

UMKC Hosts Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg

Bre Blankenship, Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2023

  Students from the UMKC School of Science and Engineering had the opportunity to interact with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg on Monday while he was on campus to highlight a newly awarded $10 million federal grant.   The highly competitive endowment will...

Changes in SGA leave two open positions on the executive board

Two Members of the SGA Executive Board Resign Early in the Spring Semester

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February 20, 2023
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